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11-10 Maintenance and service/Cooling system

NOTE

self, observe the local regulations and

Cooling system

dispose of waste oil properly.

Synthetic oil of the grade and viscosity

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& Safety precautions

noted in chapter 12 is the recom-

mended engine oil for optimum engine

& Recommended grade and

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performance. Conventional oil may be

WARNING

viscosity

used if synthetic oil is unavailable.

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Never attempt to remove the radiator

CAUTION

cap until the engine has been shut

off and has cooled down completely.

Use only engine oil with the recom-

Since the coolant is under pressure,

mended grade and viscosity.

you may suffer serious burns from a

spray of boiling hot coolant when

Refer to <Engine oil= F12-4.

the cap is removed.

NOTE

Engine oil viscosity (thickness) affects

CAUTION

fuel economy. Oils of lower viscosity

provide better fuel economy. However,

. Vehicles are filled at the factory

in hot weather, oil of higher viscosity is

with SUBARU Super Coolant that

required to properly lubricate the en-

does not require the first change

gine.

for 11 years/137,500 miles (11

years/220,000 km). This coolant

& Synthetic oil

should not be mixed with any

other brand or type of coolant

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You should use synthetic engine oil that

during this period. Mixing with a

meets the same requirements given for

different coolant will reduce the

conventional engine oil. When using syn-

life of the coolant. Should it be

thetic oil, you must use oil of the same

necessary to top up the coolant

classification, viscosity and grade shown

for any reason, use only SUBARU

in this Owner9s Manual. Refer to <Engine

Super Coolant.

oil= F12-4. Also, you must follow the oil

If the SUBARU Super Coolant is

and filter changing intervals shown in the

diluted with another brand or

Warranty and Maintenance booklet.

Maintenance and service/Cooling system 11-11

system. It is recommended that the cooling

type, the maintenance interval is

system and connections be checked for

shortened to that of the mixing

leaks, damage, or looseness.

coolant.

. Do not splash the engine coolant

& Engine coolant

over painted parts. The alcohol

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contained in the engine coolant

! Checking the coolant level

may damage the paint surface.

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WARNING

& Cooling fan, hose and con-

Never attempt to remove the radiator

nections

cap until the engine has been shut

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off and has cooled down completely.

Your vehicle employs an electric cooling

Since the coolant is under pressure,

fan which is thermostatically controlled to

<FULL= level mark

you may suffer serious burns from a

operate when the engine coolant reaches

<LOW= level mark

spray of boiling hot coolant when

a specific temperature.

Check the coolant level at each fuel stop.

the cap is removed.

If the radiator cooling fan does not operate

1. Check the coolant level on the outside

even when the coolant temperature high

of the reservoir while the engine is cool.

warning light blinks or illuminates in RED,

2. If the level is close to or lower than the

the cooling fan circuit may be defective.

<LOW= level mark, add coolant up to the

Refer to <Coolant temperature low indica-

<FULL= level mark. If the reserve tank is

tor light/Coolant temperature high warning

empty, remove the radiator cap and refill

light= F3-16.

coolant up to just below the filler neck as

shown in the following illustration.

Check the fuse and replace it if necessary.

Refer to <Fuses= F11-34 and <Fuse panel

located in the engine compartment= F12-

12.

If the fuse is not blown, have the cooling

system checked by your SUBARU dealer.

If frequent addition of coolant is necessary,

there may be a leak in the engine cooling

3 CONTINUED 3

11-12 Maintenance and service/Air cleaner element

Air cleaner element

CAUTION

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. Be careful not to spill engine

WARNING

coolant when adding it. If coolant

touches the exhaust pipe, it may

cause a bad smell, smoke, and/or

Do not operate the engine with the

a fire. If engine coolant gets on

air cleaner element removed. The air

the exhaust pipe, be sure to wipe

cleaner element not only filters in-

it off.

take air but also stops flames if the

engine backfires. If the air cleaner

. Do not splash the engine coolant

element is not installed when the

over painted parts. The alcohol

engine backfires, you could be

contained in the engine coolant

burned.

may damage the paint surface.

Fill up to this level

CAUTION

! Changing the coolant

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It may be difficult to change the coolant.

When replacing the air cleaner ele-

Have the coolant changed by your

ment, use a genuine SUBARU air

SUBARU dealer if necessary.

cleaner element. If it is not used,

there is the possibility of causing a

The coolant should be changed according

negative effect to the engine.

to the maintenance schedule in the <War-

ranty and Maintenance Booklet=.

The air cleaner element functions as a filter

screen. When the element is perforated or

removed, engine wear will be excessive

and engine life shortened.

It is not necessary to clean or wash the air

3. After refilling the reserve tank and the

cleaner element.

radiator, reinstall the cap and check that

the rubber gaskets inside the radiator cap

are in the proper position.

Maintenance and service/Air cleaner element 11-13

& Replacing the air cleaner ele-

cleaner case (rear) into the slits on the air

ment

cleaner case (front).

6. Install in the reverse order of removal.

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Replace the air cleaner element according

to the maintenance schedule in the <War-

NOTE

ranty and Maintenance Booklet=. Under

extremely dusty conditions, replace it

Install the air cleaner element so that

more frequently. It is recommended that

the surface with <UPR= printed on it

you always use genuine SUBARU parts.

faces upward.

3. Remove the air cleaner element.

4. Clean the inside of the air cleaner case

(both front and rear) with a damp cloth and

install a new air cleaner element.

Clip

1. Unsnap the two clips holding the air

cleaner case (rear).

2. Open the air cleaner case and pull the

cover rearward while lifting it up.

5. To install the air cleaner case (rear),

insert the three projections on the air

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